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Guy Williams

Guy Williams

Birthday: 1924-01-14 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Guy Williams (January 14, 1924 – April 30, 1989) was an American actor and former fashion model, who played swashbuckling action heroes in the 1950s and 1960s, but never quite achieved movie-star status despite his appearance (including hazel eyes, 6′ 3″ (1m90) height, and 190 lb (86 kg) weight) and charisma, which helped launch his early successful photographic modeling career. Among his most prominent achievements were two memorable TV series: Zorro, in the title role and Lost in Space, as the father of the Robinson family. The sci-fi TV program was highly popular, noted for the design of the sleek silver spacesuits, which Guy Williams wore in many publicity photos. His hobbies included: astronomy, chess, music (mostly classical), fencing, tropical fish, and sailing: he owned a 40-foot (12m) ketch called The Oceana. In the late 1970s, Guy Williams retired near Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he died of a brain aneurysm in 1989.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1965
Lost in Space

as    Dr. John Robinson

1963
Captain Sindbad

as    Captain Sinbad

1959
Zorro, the Avenger

as    Don Diego / Zorro

1957
Zorro

as    Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro

1955
Seven Angry Men

as    Salmon Brown

1953
The Golden Blade

as    Town Crier (uncredited)